Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs

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Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs

Practice Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the Himalayas, Karakoram Range, Aravalli Range, Vindhya Range, Satpura Range, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and major mountain ranges of the world frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #421
The Vindhya Range mainly separates:
A. Punjab and Haryana
B. North India and South India
C. Gujarat and Rajasthan
D. East India and West India
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Vindhya Range has traditionally been considered the dividing line between northern and southern India.
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Question #422
Which river flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges?
A. Krishna
B. Mahanadi
C. Godavari
D. Narmada
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Narmada River flows westward through the rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
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Question #423
The Eastern Ghats are highest in which state?
A. Odisha
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats attain their greatest height in Andhra Pradesh.
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Question #424
Which Himalayan range contains Mount Everest?
A. Lesser Himalayas
B. Trans Himalayas
C. Shiwalik
D. Greater Himalayas
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mount Everest lies in the Greater Himalayas (Himadri), the highest Himalayan range.
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Question #425
The Shiwalik Hills are also known as:
A. Inner Himalayas
B. Snow Himalayas
C. Outer Himalayas
D. Middle Himalayas
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Shiwalik Range forms the southernmost and outermost part of the Himalayan system.
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Question #426
Which mountain range runs parallel to the western coast of India?
A. Vindhyas
B. Eastern Ghats
C. Satpuras
D. Western Ghats
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Western Ghats run parallel to India's western coastline from Gujarat to Kerala.
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Question #427
Which pass connects Srinagar with Leh through the Himalayas?
A. Bomdi La
B. Zoji La
C. Nathu La
D. Jelep La
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Zoji La Pass connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.
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Question #428
Which is the highest peak of the Andes Mountains?
A. Aconcagua
B. Denali
C. Mont Blanc
D. Elbrus
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Aconcagua in Argentina is the highest peak of the Andes and the highest mountain outside Asia.
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Question #429
The Rocky Mountains are located in:
A. North America
B. Europe
C. Africa
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Rocky Mountains extend through western North America.
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Question #430
Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, is located in:
A. Alps
B. Pyrenees
C. Carpathians
D. Caucasus Mountains
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mount Elbrus is located in the Caucasus Mountains and is Europe's highest peak.
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Question #431
Which is the highest peak of Africa?
A. Mount Kenya
B. Stanley Peak
C. Atlas Peak
D. Kilimanjaro
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa.
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Question #432
The Nilgiri Hills are located at the junction of:
A. Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
B. Vindhyas and Satpuras
C. Aravallis and Vindhyas
D. Satpuras and Western Ghats
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Nilgiri Hills lie where the Western and Eastern Ghats meet.
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Question #433
Which Himalayan peak is the highest in India?
A. Saltoro Kangri
B. Nanda Devi
C. Kanchenjunga
D. Kamet
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Kanchenjunga is the highest peak associated with India and lies on the India-Nepal border.
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Question #434
The Pir Panjal Range is a part of:
A. Shiwalik
B. Lesser Himalayas
C. Greater Himalayas
D. Trans Himalayas
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Pir Panjal is the largest range of the Lesser Himalayas.
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Question #435
Which mountain range contains Mount Fuji?
A. Japanese Alps
B. Rockies
C. Andes
D. Atlas
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mount Fuji is part of the Japanese mountain system often referred to as the Japanese Alps.
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Question #436
Which mountain range is known as the 'Water Tower of Asia'?
A. Alps
B. Atlas
C. Himalayas
D. Andes
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Himalayas are called the Water Tower of Asia because many major Asian rivers originate there.
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Question #437
Which river cuts through the Vindhya Range?
A. Chambal
B. Narmada
C. Betwa
D. Tapti
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Narmada River flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
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Question #438
Which mountain range extends from Gujarat to Delhi?
A. Aravalli
B. Western Ghats
C. Vindhya
D. Satpura
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range extends from Gujarat through Rajasthan to Delhi.
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Question #439
Which mountain range forms a natural barrier between India and Tibet?
A. Aravallis
B. Satpuras
C. Greater Himalayas
D. Vindhyas
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Greater Himalayas form a formidable natural barrier between India and Tibet.
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Question #440
The Satpura Range lies south of which river?
A. Yamuna
B. Narmada
C. Godavari
D. Krishna
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Satpura Range lies immediately south of the Narmada River.
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